The hockey world turns its eyes to the nation’s capital tonight for a potentially historic clash. The Edmonton Oilers (9-8-4) visit the Washington Capitals (9-8-2) at Capital One Arena, and the storylines are writing themselves. We have Connor McDavid, still the fastest skater alive, facing off against Alex Ovechkin, who sits at a staggering 903 career goals. With Ovechkin’s career winding down, every meeting between “The Great Eight” and “McJesus” feels precious—and this might be the last time we see them share ice in Washington.
Both teams are fighting to find consistency near the .500 mark, making tonight’s two points crucial for the playoff race even this early in the season.
How to Watch Edmonton Oilers at Washington Capitals
If you are looking to catch the action live, here is the broadcast schedule for Wednesday, November 19, 2025:
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- United States TV: TNT
- United States Streaming: HBO Max (B/R Sports Add-On)
- Canada TV: Sportsnet (National), TVA Sports (French)
- Canada Streaming: Sportsnet+
- IPTV: NHLPPV
Matchup Overview: Records & Leaders
Neither team has found smooth sailing in the 2025-26 campaign yet. The Capitals are coming off a gritty 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings, where Charlie Lindgren stood on his head. Conversely, the Oilers are licking their wounds after a tough 5-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Monday, dropping them to 9-8-4 on the year.
Team Leaders (2025-26 Season):
- Edmonton Oilers:
- Connor McDavid: 30 Points (9G, 21A)
- Leon Draisaitl: 24 Points (13G, 11A)
- Washington Capitals:
- Tom Wilson: 18 Points (9G, 9A)
- Dylan Strome: 16 Points (5G, 11A)
- Alex Ovechkin: 15 Points (6G, 9A)
Key Injuries & Game Analysis
Injuries are playing a major role for both squads tonight. The Oilers are without Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who is on IR until late November with an undisclosed issue, significantly hurting their top-six depth. Kasperi Kapanen also remains out.
On the Washington side, top center Dylan Strome is listed as questionable with a lower-body injury, which could force head coach Spencer Carbery to shuffle his lines. Defenseman Rasmus Sandin is also day-to-day.
My Prediction & Insight: I’m looking at the betting lines for this one, and frankly, I like the home team. Washington is currently sitting at -120 on the moneyline, and given Edmonton’s defensive struggles on this road trip (giving up 5 goals to Buffalo was a wake-up call), the Caps feel like the safer play. The Over/Under is set at 6.5. While McDavid can explode at any moment, Washington has been tightening up defensively at home. I’m predicting a 4-2 Capitals victory, hitting the Under on the 6.5 total. The Caps just seem to have a little more structure right now compared to the Oilers’ scramble.
If you are scrambling to find the Edmonton Oilers on TV today, remember that TNT is your home in the US for these marquee Wednesday night matchups. Be sure to check the Washington Capitals TV schedule for their upcoming road trip as well. As we move deeper into the NHL Point Leaders 2025-26 season, keeping an eye on these mid-tier matchups is where the real value lies for bettors. Also, if you think you know hockey better than I do, prove it by joining our out online hockey pool for cash prizes on my website—spots are filling up fast for the monthly contest!
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